| 单词 | chain armour |
| 例句 | If the man in chain armour had altogether deserted Box 18, he had made haste to disappear—a fact so disquieting that I regretted not having smuggled Teano into the hotel to help. Lord John in New York 2012-01-04T03:00:30.077Z He threw off his crimson cloak with an impatient gesture, and suddenly shone forth in a dazzling array of steel breast-plate and chain armour, all worked and damascened with gold. The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion A man in chain armour passed through a castle door, and the seeress noticed with surprise the bareness and rudeness of castle rooms. Ideas of Good and Evil Knight in surcoat over chain armour, hauberk but no helmet; right arm and left hand gone, but head turned to left and attitude is that of drawing or sheathing his sword. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See The soldiers in the fort were in chain armour. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment No wound was visible, not even a drop of blood to cover a pinprick: but I could feel no beating of the heart; and the swift vanishing of the man in chain armour was ominous. Lord John in New York 2012-01-04T03:00:30.077Z Scorning such ribald chaff, he had ordered a magnificent costume of chain armour. The Limit And now they had all gone away but the man who had been in chain armour and two monks we had not noticed before. Ideas of Good and Evil And there, sure enough, under the torn flannel shirt, all could see a doublet of chain armour, impenetrable to sword’s point as plate of solid steel. The Free Lances A Romance of the Mexican Valley That night, when everyone was asleep, Youri and his old servant Francœur, stole softly down into the armoury, and dressed themselves in light suits of chain armour, with helmets and short swords, all complete. The Olive Fairy Book Had it not been for Lady Mary Proudfit's testimony, I might have floundered into serious difficulties, in spite of the chain armour. Lord John in New York 2012-01-04T03:00:30.077Z I believe, that it is these people who in former days manufactured the chain armour of which I have seen several specimens, but the use of which has now gone out of fashion. British Borneo Sketches of Brunai, Sarawak, Labuan, and North Borneo They wore, Denham tells us, suits of chain armour covering the neck and shoulders. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part III. The Great Explorers of the Nineteenth Century "He wears chain armour under his clothes," he said. The Book of All-Power I've applied for leave on purpose to help Kath protect you, and I expect to put on a suit of chain armour under my clothes. Lady Betty Across the Water The man in chain armour had had too great a need for haste to seek a letter, nor had he reason to suspect the existence of one. Lord John in New York 2012-01-04T03:00:30.077Z The chain armour is made of wire, and though it will resist the thrust of a kriss, it will not turn a musket bail. Mark Seaworth There were Circassians, or rather Lesghians, and other tribes bordering on the Caucasus—some in chain armour, others in white robes. Fred Markham in Russia The Boy Travellers in the Land of the Czar Aided by a thousand warriors, clad in chain armour, the infuriated populace, threatening vengeance on the despisers of their religion, hemmed them in. The Seven Champions of Christendom Branny was puzzled. "—on a tomb, in chain armour, with his hands so." Brother Copas Behind her stood a tall man in chain armour, his visor so nearly covering his face as practically to mask it. Lord John in New York 2012-01-04T03:00:30.077Z Two are figures of cross-legged knights in chain armour and surcoats: one is a female figure wimpled. Notes and Queries, Number 190, June 18, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. The offering of Abner to Alroy; twelve elephants of state, with furniture embroidered with jewels, each tended by an Indian clad in chain armour of ivory and gold. Alroy The Prince Of The Captivity I suppose men's ignorance of what she is at heart is a Providence-given suit of chain armour for every woman. Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley It is locally famous for its recumbent statue of a knight in chain armour, resting on a raised slab; the legs are crossed. Hertfordshire Here is chain armour—a whole suit, rolled up and tucked under the chair! Lord John in New York 2012-01-04T03:00:30.077Z There were also complete suits of chain armour. Indiscreet Letters From Peking Being the Notes of an Eye-Witness, Which Set Forth in Some Detail, from Day to Day, the Real Story of the Siege and Sack of a Distressed Capital in 1900—The Year of Great Tribulation He dreamed himself Grand Master of the Order; saw himself in chain armour charging the Saracen. Mike Fletcher A Novel But there is one chink in the chain armour of civilized communities. The Chink in the Armour The figure of the knight is represented in chain armour, over which is a surcoat, on which his arms are emblazoned. The Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition Being a Concise Description of the Several Terms Used, and Containing a Dictionary of Every Designation in the Science On the walls were inlaid breastplates and helmets, pieces of chain armour, swords and daggers of exquisite workmanship. The Forest of Vazon A Guernsey Legend of the Eighth Century His son, the second Earl, who went twice to the Holy Land as a Crusader under St. Louis, was also represented in chain armour and cross-legged. From John O'Groats to Land's End I always felt she wore a suit of chain armour under her close-fitting dresses which was proof against the assaults of her most impassioned adorers. The Dangerous Age Many curious sabres, of all ages, shields, chain armour of the ancients, lances, &c., arranged with much taste, adorn the interior. Observations on the Mussulmauns of India Descriptive of Their Manners, Customs, Habits and Religious Opinions Made During a Twelve Years' Residence in Their Immediate Society All were habited in magnificent armour: some wore complete suits of mail; others chain armour, lined with gorgeous silks. Sketches of Japanese Manners and Customs Home-made chain armour, composed of wads of leather secured together by pieces of iron, bear witness to the secrecy with which the Rônins made ready for the fight. Tales of Old Japan He was represented in chain armour, on which some of the beautiful ornaments in gold and colour still remained. From John O'Groats to Land's End He carried his naked sword in his arms, and he wore the heavy chain armour that had not been put aside for four long days. The Thirsty Sword But to my subject:—The saddle is adorned with Hosein's chain armour, gold turban, a richly set sword, with an embroidered belt: some of the family and friends attend respectfully near the horse. Observations on the Mussulmauns of India Descriptive of Their Manners, Customs, Habits and Religious Opinions Made During a Twelve Years' Residence in Their Immediate Society In a bush-fight with them he neglected to wear the suit of chain armour, the gift of George IV., which had saved his life more than once. The Long White Cloud Here are also two altar tombs; that with a figure in chain armour, cross-legged, represents the crusading Sir Alexander Giffard. Wanderings in Wessex An Exploration of the Southern Realm from Itchen to Otter The coat of mail is left alone,— And where is all chain armour gone? The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 288, Supplementary Number A greater victory to gain, Olaf the Stout strode o'er the plain In strong chain armour, aid to bring To his brave men on either wing. Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway The skill that had formerly been employed in forging chain armour and war instruments was devoted to more peaceful purposes. James Nasmyth: Engineer; an autobiography On her person, she wore a chain armour plaited with gold, and a coat, which was up to the very sleeves, embroidered in foreign style. Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books By the light of the torches Konrad saw standing on the wall a fair young girl clad in chain armour whose sparkling links glistened like countless diamonds in the rays of the burning pitch. The Strong Arm I loved to hear the music of steel brushing against steel, the mellow shock of the mallet on thigh pieces, and the jingle of chain armour. The King in Yellow He would have himself become a law student if he might have prosecuted his studies in chain armour. Coningsby On the shoulders and arms of their leathern jerkins iron rings were sewn thickly, forming a sort of chain armour, while permitting perfect freedom of the limbs. At Agincourt In the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin, the Farncombe Chantry, are three tombs all canopied with a Knight in chain armour, a Lady, and a young Squire. England of My Heart : Spring One of them, I mind, wore a rusty cuirass of chain armour, which must have been one of those sent out by the King in the first days of the dominion. Salute to Adventurers I found a lot of chain armour here, just like the armour of Saladin's people, time of the Crusades, with old helmets, some embossed with gold. The Romance of Isabel Lady Burton Volume II Mounted on a fine camel, which is led by a gigantic Nubian, and attended by perhaps two hundred horsemen in chain armour, the Khalifa rides on to the ground and along the ranks. The River War An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan I was crossing the hail with the Chevalier de Canaples, and we had stopped for a moment to admire a piece of old chain armour of the days of the Crusaders. The Suitors of Yvonne: being a portion of the memoirs of the Sieur Gaston de Luynes By her stood Hugh, wearing a splendid suit of chain armour. Red Eve At the mouth of the pass we found Joshua himself waiting for us, clad in all his finery and chain armour, and looking more like a porpoise on horseback than he had ever done. Queen Sheba's Ring This night twelve men will come: their faces will be black, and they will be dressed in chain armour. Grimm's Fairy Tales He was, indeed, most unfairly handicapped,—I was naked, he in a suit of chain armour,—for he had adopted a method which I thought, and must still think, exceedingly unfair. Father and Son: a study of two temperaments I wish that we could have managed to bring away the coats of chain armour. King Solomon's Mines But the two men in chain armour on watch outside the door of the small house were Belarab's two particular body-guards, who got themselves up in that way only on very great occasions. The Rescue A Romance of the Shallows There were the generals and captains with Prince Joshua at the head of them in their Norman-like chain armour. Queen Sheba's Ring Suits of chain armour, Nubian ointments of far-smelling potency, would not save you. Little Rivers; a book of essays in profitable idleness But the characters in the lyrics in “The Defence of Guinevere” are people of flesh and blood, under their chain armour and their velvet, and the trappings of their tabards. Letters on Literature The stab came home true and strong, but whoever it was who made that chain armour, he understood his art, for it withstood the steel. King Solomon's Mines The blow cut through Twala's shield and through the tough chain armour behind it, gashing him in the shoulder. King Solomon's Mines Advancing to the door of the hut we ordered that they should be admitted, and presently three men entered, each bearing a shining shirt of chain armour, and a magnificent battle-axe. King Solomon's Mines We rose and dressed ourselves for the fray, each putting on his chain armour shirt, for which garments at the present juncture we felt exceedingly thankful. King Solomon's Mines |
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